Trail Blazers vs Mavericks Prediction and NBA Tips - 29 December 2024
Last updated: Dec 29, 2024, 3:09AM | Published: Dec 28, 2024, 12:26AM
The Portland Trail Blazers will take on the Dallas Mavericks in NBA action at Moda Center on Sunday, starting at 2:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant and Deandre Ayton, the Trail Blazers are aiming to beat a Mavericks team that includes Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson and Daniel Gafford.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Trail Blazers vs Mavericks game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Portland vs Dallas NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Mavericks a 60% chance of beating the Trail Blazers at Moda Center.
Trail Blazers vs Mavericks: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Moda Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Trail Blazers $2.30, Mavericks $1.64
- Line: Trail Blazers +3.5 ($1.91), Mavericks -3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 224.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Trail Blazers at $2.30 and the Mavericks at $1.64.
The Trail Blazers are listed as 3.5-point underdogs against the Mavericks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Mavericks (-3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 224.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Trail Blazers (+3.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 224.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Trail Blazers vs Mavericks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Dallas at $1.64 with Bet365
- Line: Trail Blazers +3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 224.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Trail Blazers vs Mavericks betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and wagering experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Trail Blazers vs Mavericks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Trail Blazers vs Mavericks at Moda Center on Sunday is the Mavericks winning 113-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Portland vs Dallas game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Trail Blazers vs Mavericks: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Trail Blazers vs Mavericks without necessarily betting on the outcome of Sunday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Anfernee Simons is expected to lead the way for the Trail Blazers with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists, while Kyrie Irving is projected to have 26 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists for the Mavericks.
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons | 19 | 3 | 6 |
| Jerami Grant | 18 | 3 | 4 |
| Deandre Ayton | 17 | 9 | 2 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 15 | 4 | 3 |
| Scoot Henderson | 14 | 3 | 6 |
Mavericks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | 26 | 4 | 6 |
| Klay Thompson | 18 | 4 | 3 |
| Daniel Gafford | 18 | 9 | 2 |
| Quentin Grimes | 13 | 5 | 2 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | 12 | 3 | 4 |
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Portland vs Dallas match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Trail Blazers vs Mavericks: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Trail Blazers and Mavericks at Moda Center is scheduled to start at 2:00pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks
- Date: Sunday 29 December 2024
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Moda Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Portland vs Dallas predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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